Ottawa – Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, said: “We come together to recognize Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day and Month. For 25 years, September 9 has been dedicated to raising awareness about this critical issue that affects individuals and families across Canada in far-reaching ways. This date, the nineth day of the …
Ministers of Health talk about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Ottawa – Each year we mark Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day and FASD Awareness Month to raise awareness about the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy, highlight prevention and support efforts, and encourage individuals to learn more about FASD and its impacts. Early intervention services help. The theme for this year’s FASD Awareness Month is Uniting Our Strengths: Finding …